2004 Mazda Tribute vehicle speed control problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2004 Mazda Tribute — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s…”
filed Oct 31, 2025
“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would accelerate unintendedly, and the brakes would fail during the unintended acceleration. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Aug 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could…Campaign 12V357000 · Jul 27, 2012
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM…Campaign 04V583000 · Dec 10, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 53 | 26% |
| 2006 Tribute | 49 | 38% |
| 2005 Tribute | 85 | 23% |
| 2003 Tribute | 34 | 17% |
| 2002 Tribute | 37 | 10% |
| 2001 Tribute | 40 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.